About The Babbler

"'What would this babbler say?' Quoting from Acts 17:18, the students at David Lipscomb College gave their new publication a scriptural name. Thus on Oct. 5, 1923, under the editorship of J. C. Greene, the first issue of The Babbler came from the press. It was, and remained for several years, a large, four-page paper published twice monthly. Subscriptions for 26 issues cost $1. The first-year subscription list numbered 1, 000.

The paper covered every public event on campus. The front page usually included the religious activities on campus, especially the sermons preached in chapel. Special events, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, received extra coverage. Many times the first page contained feature articles about faculty or some important graduate. Inside, student articles and poems often graced the second page. The third page carried news of the literary societies and sports. Both third and fourth pages had advertisements from Nashville businesses. All in all, it was a very "newsy" paper."

  • Hooper, Robert E., and, David G. England. Centennial Celebration. 1991.

Today, The Babbler is published weekly, during the fall and spring semesters, and averages 8-10 pages and about 27-28 editions per academic year. The paper still covers every public event on campus. First pages usually include the events that take place on campus, middle pages contain more news, arts & entertainment and lifestyle news, as well as opinions and editorials, and the last pages are usually the sports' section. Special issues of The Babbler are published for special events like Freshman Orientation, Career Fair, and Basketball Prieview editions.

The Babbler is under the direction of the Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, and is advised by Dr. Jimmy McCollum. The Editiorial Staff may be reached by calling 615.966.6604 or by e-mail at babbler@lipscomb.edu. Advertising Staff may be reached by calling 615.966.6605 or by e-mail at babbleradvertising@lipscomb.edu